Quality- Engineer/ Senior Engineer SQA

ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ePlane Company in Chennai seeks a seasoned Quality/Manufacturing Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to lead supplier audits, APQP/PPAP activities, and component verification. You will own SCAR processes, drive root-cause analyses, and monitor supplier performance.

The role requires strong GD&T, metrology knowledge (CMM, laser trackers), and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across Supply Chain and Design Engineering; travel up to 50% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/related engineering disciplines.
• 5-10 years in Quality/Manufacturing/Supplier Quality.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and composite commodities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Lead APQP/PPAP processes for new/modified parts.
• Review and approve PFMEA, control plans, and inspection plans.
• Issue SCARs and drive root-cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and conduct Supplier Performance Reviews.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sourcing, R&D/Design Engineering on DFM/DFA.

Skills

Supplier quality

Auditing

Root-cause analysis

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMM

Laser Tracker

Optical comparators

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Job description

Supplier Qualification & Auditing: Conduct technical and quality system audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100) of potential and existing mechanical suppliers to assess their manufacturing capability and capacity.

APQP & PPAP Management: Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or First Article Inspection (FAI) for new or modified mechanical parts.

Component Verification: Review and approve supplier control plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and inspection plans. Ensure Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements are fully understood and met.

Issue Resolution (SCAR): Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) when defects occur. Lead rigorous root-cause investigations using methodologies like 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Performance Monitoring: Track and report on supplier quality metrics (scrap rates, on-time delivery of quality documentation) and lead periodic Supplier Performance Reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and internal R&D/Design Engineering to resolve manufacturability issues (DFM/DFA) early in the product lifecycle.

Inward Inspection : Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, machined parts, and assemblies according to engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.Review supplier documents including Material Test Certificates (MTC), Certificates of Conformance (CoC), First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, special process certificates, and inspection reports.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience: 5-10 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Quality, with a heavy focus on mechanical & composite commodities.

Technical Skills

Manufacturing Processes: Deep understanding of mechanical fabrication methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal, Heat treatment, casting, welding, and surface treatments.

Quality Tools: Proficiency in core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis), and SPC.

Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Advanced ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings and apply ASME Y14.5 / GD&T standards.

Metrology Knowledge: Familiarity with mechanical inspection equipment, including CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines),Laser Tracker, laser Scanner, optical comparators, and height gauges,bore dial, etc..,

Soft Skills & Travel

Conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills to manage external supplier relationships effectively.

Excellent technical writing skills for auditing reports and corrective action documentation.

Travel: Willingness to travel (typically 20% to 50% & depending on the company's Need)

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) from ASQ.

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Experience managing suppliers in highly regulated industries (e.g., Automotive, Aerospace).